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Hundreds of these little fighters. Great fun on a 3wt. Fly rod.
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Morel mushrooms have arrived.

After a very long hard week and a two hour drive, it's time to do the Sage thing. Life is good.

Less ice

Friday April 10, 2009, Good Friday. The ice is slowly melting away. Soon the docks will go in and boats will once again grace the mighty Sage Lake. There are a few bait fish hugging the shore. May be the big ones are flushing them to water's edge.

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Palm Sunday ice at Sage Lake. The dock project is not far off.

The Largest Railroading Event in America is Coming to Michigan in 2009
Owosso, Mi- (8/8/08) – Coming July 24-26, 2009, the sounds of steam whistles, the clicky-clack of steel wheels on rails, the smell of coal smoke and excitement of children of all ages will take over the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso, Michigan. This quaint American Town is located in the central region of Michigan just outside of Lansing. All the charm of Owosso will welcome tens of thousands of visitors from all over North America and other regions of the world to TrainFestival 2009. The theme of the weekend will be Trains, Trains, Trains!
The Steam Railroading Institute has an award winning collection of railroad equipment and railroad artifacts. The museum is an interpretive experience for visitors of all ages. During the weekend of July 24-27, 2009, visitors to the museum will experience an even greater museum. Steam and Diesel Locomotives from around the country will be on display for visitors to tour the cabs, take photos, watch demonstrations and much more. Huge model train layouts will be on display including a massive all-Lego model train. Railroad vendors from around the globe will have unique items for purchase that you won’t find any where else. Families will be able to take an all day excursion or shorter one-hour train ride behind various vintage locomotives. For the thrill seeking visitor, you will even be able to pull the throttle and blow the whistle on one of these steam locomotives. Scaled down miniature trains will be hauling passengers around the grounds of the event as well.
TrainFestival 2009 will allow visitors of all ages to experience railroading at its best. With an expected attendance of 30,000+ for the three day festival, the Steam Railroading Institute will be buzzing with railroad excitement.
Railroad equipment is currently being arranged. As soon as a final list of equipment attending the event and a schedule is finalized, it will be posted on the event website at www.trainfestival2009.com. The website will be interactive including a web blog, forums, video and much more.
For more information contact:
Steam Railroading Institute405 South Washington StreetOwosso, MI 48867(989) 725-9464http://www.michigansteamtrain.com/

Fishin' on the Muskegon

Great early spring day on the river. We began the day at Gray Drake Lodge and awoke to a snow covered landscape. Steve Janisek was our guide and did a fantastic job coping with our rusty fly shooting skills. We went 0 for 3. Fishing was slow but fun. I had a small fish on an early let off and had one good hard strike later in the day. The shore lunch was great, choice steaks cooked to perfection. I learned much from Steve. You can read "how to" books all day, but that is no substitute for good old hands on experience. Having a guide like Steve, the earning curve was a smooth curl. If you want to learn how to fish Steelhead call Steve at 989-413-2762. He will hook you up.